The Yongquan acupoint is a relatively important acupoint for the body, located on the sole of the foot. Specifically, it is the indentation on the front of the foot when you bend your toes with force. The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic says that the spleen meridian originates from this Yongquan acupoint on the sole and spreads to every corner of the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, the Yongquan acupoint can prevent and treat diseases and is also very reasonable in the aspect of health preservation. So, what are the actual effects and methods of the Yongquan acupoint, and when is it best to use it?

1. Gently tapping the Yongquan acupoint can transmit its effects through the meridians, adjust your autonomic nervous system, help soften blood vessels, promote blood circulation in the skin, accelerate the excretion of endotoxins, and reduce blood viscosity.

2. Activates the internal Qi of the spleen meridian, strengthens the foundation and enhances health, prolongs life, expels heat and fire, and makes the kidney Qi abundant, intelligent, normal growth and development, vigorous vitality, strong sexual function in men, strong and firm waist and knees, and strong walking power.

3. Relieves neurasthenia, decreased vitality, job burnout, female gynecological disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia, hypertension, dizziness, restlessness, diabetes, allergic rhinitis, female menopausal disorders, cold intolerance, chronic kidney disease, and other conditions.

4. Relieves headaches, dizziness, dizziness with blurred vision, sore throat, dry tongue, aphonia, difficulty urinating, constipation, infantile convulsions, hot soles, epilepsy, cramps, fainting, and other conditions.

5. Treats elderly asthma, weak and aching lower back and legs, deafness, tinnitus, and other conditions.

1. Rubbing the Yongquan acupoint: Sit on a chair or table, first place your right leg on top of your left foot, hold the toes with your right hand, and use your left palm to rub the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of your right foot until it feels warm. Then, place your left leg on top of your right leg, and rub the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of your right foot with your left palm, also until it feels warm.

2. Soaking the Yongquan acupoint: Every night before going to bed, soak your feet in hot water, the temperature should be comfortable for you, add a small amount of salt, and soak for 15 to 30 minutes.

3. Kneading the Yongquan acupoint: Lie on your back and take a sitting position with your feet naturally apart, or sit in a cross-legged position, and then use your hands to tap the Yongquan acupoint rhythmically and lightly, preferably until you feel warmth in the sole of your foot.

There is a saying, ‘For the elderly to remain healthy, the acupoint Yongquan must always be warm.’ In traditional Chinese medicine, this means that if you massage the Yongquan acupoint every day with perseverance, it will improve the physical health of the elderly and make their vitality more abundant. The kidney is a vital organ with many functions and is considered the root of life, with its essence being innate. Therefore, massaging the Yongquan acupoint before going to bed can strengthen the foundation and enhance health.